In conjunction with
the wide track width and configuration for large tire dimensions, wheel location and spring elements, which are independent of one another, facilitate high lateral acceleration, while the low unsprung masses promote the agile driving feel yet further.
Thanks to
the wide track width of 1.42 meters the outer edges of the wheels are in line with the wheel housings.
In conjunction with
the wide track width and the configuration for large tyre dimensions, wheel location and spring elements which are independent of one another facilitate high lateral acceleration, whilst the low unsprung masses promote the agile driving feel yet further.
The front suspension is MacPherson type at the front, torsion beam at the rear, with
wider track widths (44 mm front, 63 mm rear) than the chassis setup on its 308 hatchback relative.
Rumored to also have
a wider track width and front and rear selectable lockers.
The Chevy Colorado ZR2 Concept even features real deal King remote reservoir shocks, all new lower control arms that are 2 - inch wider per side which give it an aggressive stance as well as a 4 - inch
wider track width to give it more stability while wheeling in various types of terrain.
The hood is inset between the fenders and bumper like a coupe, the wheel arches are wider to accommodate
the wider track width (Benz hasn't given dimensions yet) and there is an air splitter and huge air intakes in the front bumper.
«Even on a high - speed circuit like Le Mans, the net result favors
a wider track width in terms of overall lap time.
Combining
a wider track width and wider - than - stock rubber, a regular Golf body would leave the rolling stock in the wind — so Volkswagen did what any sensible race - car builder would do and sculpted massive fender flares to keep it out of the open - wheel class.
As that outlet points out, this Ford Fiesta - based test mule doesn't just ride higher than the factory subcompact; it's also had its wheelbase lengthened, with extra material tacked at the C - pillar, and it wears a set of small fender extensions to accommodate
a wider track width.
«The ZR2 takes the capable Colorado platform to a new level with a dizzying array of modifications including front and rear electric differential lockers, Multimatic Dynamic Suspensions Spool Valve shocks, a 2 - inch - taller ride height, 3.5 - inch -
wider track width, additional skidplating, 31 - inch tires, and many more off - road - centric goodies.
Additionally, the wheelbase is now longer, and combined with
a wider track width at the front, offers the new car improved tracking and roll stability at high longitudinal and cornering speeds.
Not exact matches
Begin standing, feet just slightly
wider than hip
width apart, toes
tracking mostly forward.
Helping the front - drive RCZ successfully manage that power will be tweaked suspension and a Torsen limited - slip differential, while the ride will be lower,
track widths wider and brakes bigger.
Both the M3 and M4 share the same suspension and
track width, however the standard 3 - series is narrower than the basic 4 - series and so the saloon's arches have been stretched even further to cover the
wider M - car
track.
The new styling hides some physical growth, too, most significantly in
width — at 1931 mm it's 64 mm
wider than before, and its 1638 mm
track is 123 mm greater than that of the old car.
It's a little
wider too, with protective plastic mouldings adding 14 mm to its
width (now 1822 mm), with 7 mm added to the front
track and 6 mm to the rear.
Both front and rear
track are
wider (40 mm and 12 mm respectively) but the overall
width remains the same.
The architecture is modular, so everything from
width,
track, to wheelbase can be adjusted for a
wide range of models, each capable of variable battery capacity.
Its flared rear wheel arches are 57 mm
wider than the GT's — at just over two metres
wide the GT C is no slip of a car — while its rear
track width is 44 mm
wider than the base model's.
Rear - axle steering and Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus with fully variable rear axle differential lock increase agility and dynamics, and the
wider front and rear
track widths enable even better roll stability than in the 911 GT3.
The package consisted of large fibreglass wheel arches to accommodate the extra
track width front and rear, front air dam and rear fiberglass spoiler fully 2 inches (51 mm)
wider than normal.
This is exactly the
width of the AMG GT R. Compared to the AMG GT Roadster, the muscular form also creates space for the larger wheels and a
wider track.
Occasionally the car's sheer
width can make you breathe in a bit on narrow roads — seriously widened
tracks make the front arches a full 60 mm
wider overall than the standard Megane, and the rears 45 mm — but it's arguably worth it for the high - speed stability.
«The rule change that allowed
wider bodywork and increased
track width was a significant gain for us,» said Corvette Racing team manager Gary Pratt.
Track width is correct for the truck unlike the Crown Vic swap that is 7 inches
wider than the stock suspension.
We ran a number of simulations and CFD studies comparing the
wide versus narrow bodies and looked at various
track width options.
As a result, 1.8 - inch -(45 - mm)
wider front
track (60.8 in / 1,545 mm) and full 3.1 inches (81 mm) of extra
width at the rear axle (62.7 in / 1,593 mm) promise — even at a standstill — further improvements in sporty characteristics for which BMW is known.
They are two inches
wider than the preceding version, with corresponding changes in bodywork and suspension to complement the increased
track width.
Because of the unique frontend and
wider front
track width, the tire scrub radius of the GT350 and GT350R have been optimized to be just outside of the front tire's static centerline.
The
track is an inch
wider, tire
width has been increased from 215 to 225 mm and the Avenger has been lowered 12 mm in the front and 6 mm in the rear for a lower, more aggressive stance.
Ram claims the
widest cabin
width and longest wheelbase in the class, allowing for more model train sets or Hot Wheels
tracks.
The 2018 Nismo GT3 racer measures 4,832 mm long with a 2,817 mm wheelbase, 2,306 mm
wide, with front and rear
track widths at 1,690 mm and 1,700 mm respectively.
It is also 55 millimetres
wider than the BMW 135i Coupe: the
width of 1,803 millimetres is the result and the expression of a
track width at the front and rear axle optimised to enhance driving dynamics in a way which is specific to this model.
The
track is an inch
wider, tire
width increased from 215 to 225 millimeters and the vehicle is 12 millimeters lower in the front and 6 millimeters in the rear for a more aggressive stance.
The new E-Class is different than past models; it has grown in length,
width, and wheelbase, and it boasts a
wider track.
The powerful design offers
wider front and rear fenders with increased
track width for prime grip and great cornering speeds.
The reason that the regular i3 snow wheel set rubs is because BMW used a 10 mm
wider offset in the front and 15 mm in the rear to help them achieve the 40 mm of increased
track width for improved handling.
To accommodate the Pacer's
wide body, Fred chose axles from the ’81 Cherokee Chief that offered a front
track width of 62.5 inches, front disc brakes, and drum brakes in the rear.
That combines with a
wider track and
width to give the sedan considerably different proportions.
Here the new Saloon impresses by offering up to 51 millimetres more (rear elbow
width) than its predecessor, largely down to the
wider body (+ 32 millimetres) and the
wider track (front + 23 millimetres, rear + 49 millimetres).
CTS Coupe has the same wheelbase as the sedan but is lower in height,
wider in
track width and shorter in overall length.
17 millimetres
wider, the wheel arches host greater
track width and larger wheels on the front axle.
Nonetheless, the folks at AutoExpress point out what looks like a revised front grille shape and an
wider - looking
track width, suggesting that the 2017 Ford Fiesta might grow in size for this new generation.
Designed to support a
wide range of wheelbases and
track widths, it will serve as the base for all upcoming high - end Audi models, including future A6 and A7 models.
The new car is 98 mm longer, 44 mm
wider, and 7 mm taller than the outgoing model, with a 28 mm longer wheelbase and an increase in
track width (+42 mm front and +34 mm rear).
And it is, offering the longest wheelbase and overall length in the class, the
widest front
track and greatest
width and, best - in - class front shoulder, hip and rear seat legroom and more overall interior volume than many mid-size cars.
of torque (823 Nm)-- Six - speed, close - ratio, race - hardened manual transmission — New, high - capacity dual - disc clutch — Higher - capacity and specific - diameter axle half - shafts; enhanced torque tube — Specific suspension tuning provides more than 1g cornering grip — Twenty - spoke 19 - inch front and 20 - inch rear wheels — Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires — P285 / 30ZR19 in front and P335 / 25ZR20 in the rear — developed specifically for the ZR1 — Standard carbon - ceramic, drilled disc brake rotors — 15.5 - inch - diameter (394 - mm) in the front and 15 - inch - diameter (380 - mm) in the rear — Larger brake calipers with substantially increased pad area — Standard Magnetic Selective Ride Control with
track - level suspension —
Wider, carbon - fiber front fenders with ZR1 - specific dual vents — Carbon - fiber hood with a raised, polycarbonate window — offering a view of the intercooler below it — Carbon - fiber roof panel, roof bow, front fascia splitter and rocker moldings with clear - coated, exposed carbon - fiber weave — ZR1 - specific full -
width rear spoiler with raised outboard sections — Specific gauge cluster with boost gauge (also displayed on the head - up display) and 220 - mph (370 km / h) speedometer readout — Only two options: chrome wheels and a «luxury» package — Curb weight of approximately 3,350 pounds (1,519 kg)
The
track was an inch
wider, tire
width increased from 215 to 225 millimeters, and the car dropped 12 millimeters in the front and 6 millimeters in the rear.
In addition to a new spring / damper configuration, the
wider rear
track width and a larger dimension torsion bar on the front axle, the good deceleration figure for the brakes (approx. 10.5 m / s2) is a particular highlight.